With Milesi on board, newly appointed head coach Maurice Steijn will add the Uruguayan to the mix of foreign imports which include Argentinian Sebastian Tagliabue, Leonardo of Brazil and Korea Republic defender Rim Chang-woo.

Al Wahda's next big test will be in the form of Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr in the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 in a two-legged fixture on August 5 and 18.